Toothache Meaning
/ˈtuθˌeɪk/Definition, CEFR level A1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA pain or ache in a tooth.
Sentence Examples
I have a bad toothache.
My little sister has been suffering from a toothache since last night.
I've got a toothache. The pain is killing me.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The constant throbbing in my jaw last night was a sign of a severe ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He had a very bad ____ last night and he could not get any sleep until he took some strong medicine today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English toth-ake, from Old English tōþeċe (“toothache”). By surface analysis, tooth + ache.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The constant throbbing in my jaw last night was a sign of a severe ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He had a very bad ____ last night and he could not get any sleep until he took some strong medicine today.